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FV57 DZC

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

215,613 mi
Last recorded215,613 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 215,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 211,257 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 209,863 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 206,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 206,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 205,914 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 204,599 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 204,584 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 204,543 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 202,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 199,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 199,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 190,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 23 May 2017 190,578 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 May 2016 176,548 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 176,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 149,608 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 149,608 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,693 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,112 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FV57 DZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV57 DZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FV57 DZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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